Biggest exports from Maine
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February 7, 2021
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Biggest exports from Maine
Significant drops in transport and travel due to coronavirus drove American exports in 2020 down 15.7% to their lowest levels since 2010, according to Commerce Department data released Feb. 5, 2021. The pandemic threw a monkey wrench into supply chains while flattening demand, all in the midst of significant tariffs imposed by the United States on China and the European Union.
The trade gap grew from $576.9 billion in 2019 to $678.7 billion in 2020. Meanwhile, China reestablished its standing as the top U.S. trade partner after being third in 2019 behind Mexico and Canada.
To see where exports stood just prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Stacker compiled a list of the biggest exports from Maine using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Commodities are ranked by the highest value of exports in 2019 from Maine.
The U.S. in 2019 shipped $1.6 trillion in goods internationally, a -1.2% decline from 2018 but 9.5% higher since 2015. Keep reading to find out what some of the biggest exports from Maine were in 2019.
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#30. Edible vegetables & certain roots & tubers
- Exports: $8.6 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($7.4 million), Mexico ($1.1 million), Iceland ($3,527)
- Imports: $10.2 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($9.2 million), Mexico ($898,902), Norway ($34,306)
- Trade balance: $1.6 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($7.4 million), Mexico ($1.1 million), Iceland ($3,527)
- Imports: $10.2 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($9.2 million), Mexico ($898,902), Norway ($34,306)
- Trade balance: $1.6 million trade deficit
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#29. Rubber and articles thereof
- Exports: $8.9 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($8.3 million), Sweden ($139,789), South Africa ($114,670)
- Imports: $27.9 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($22.0 million), Thailand ($1.2 million), China ($1.1 million)
- Trade balance: $19.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($8.3 million), Sweden ($139,789), South Africa ($114,670)
- Imports: $27.9 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($22.0 million), Thailand ($1.2 million), China ($1.1 million)
- Trade balance: $19.0 million trade deficit
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#28. Ships, boats and floating structures
- Exports: $9.2 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($2.8 million), Germany ($2.2 million), Italy ($1.4 million)
- Imports: $19.3 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($14.1 million), Finland ($1.7 million), Italy ($1.5 million)
- Trade balance: $10.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($2.8 million), Germany ($2.2 million), Italy ($1.4 million)
- Imports: $19.3 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($14.1 million), Finland ($1.7 million), Italy ($1.5 million)
- Trade balance: $10.1 million trade deficit
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#27. Sugars and sugar confectionary
- Exports: $9.6 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($9.6 million), China ($32,833), Iceland ($3,297)
- Imports: $2.2 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($2.2 million), Guatemala ($53,347)
- Trade balance: $7.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($9.6 million), China ($32,833), Iceland ($3,297)
- Imports: $2.2 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($2.2 million), Guatemala ($53,347)
- Trade balance: $7.4 million trade surplus
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#26. Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques
- Exports: $9.8 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Denmark ($7.2 million), United Kingdom ($2.0 million), France ($218,644)
- Imports: $3.9 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($1.5 million), United Kingdom ($1.0 million), Canada ($491,956)
- Trade balance: $5.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Denmark ($7.2 million), United Kingdom ($2.0 million), France ($218,644)
- Imports: $3.9 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($1.5 million), United Kingdom ($1.0 million), Canada ($491,956)
- Trade balance: $5.9 million trade surplus
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#25. Articles of iron or steel
- Exports: $10.1 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($8.0 million), Mexico ($375,111), Bermuda ($322,638)
- Imports: $49.1 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($31.4 million), Norway ($4.5 million), China ($3.6 million)
- Trade balance: $38.9 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($8.0 million), Mexico ($375,111), Bermuda ($322,638)
- Imports: $49.1 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($31.4 million), Norway ($4.5 million), China ($3.6 million)
- Trade balance: $38.9 million trade deficit
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#24. Wadding, felt etc; sp yarn; twine, ropes etc.
- Exports: $10.4 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($3.9 million), China ($1.7 million), Ireland ($940,401)
- Imports: $14.1 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Finland ($3.9 million), China ($3.2 million), Germany ($2.7 million)
- Trade balance: $3.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($3.9 million), China ($1.7 million), Ireland ($940,401)
- Imports: $14.1 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Finland ($3.9 million), China ($3.2 million), Germany ($2.7 million)
- Trade balance: $3.7 million trade deficit
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#23. Manmade filaments, including yarns & woven fabrics
- Exports: $13.7 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($13.4 million), Indonesia ($160,358), France ($36,515)
- Imports: $14.0 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Turkey ($5.9 million), Canada ($5.8 million), Taiwan ($513,849)
- Trade balance: $366,138 trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($13.4 million), Indonesia ($160,358), France ($36,515)
- Imports: $14.0 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Turkey ($5.9 million), Canada ($5.8 million), Taiwan ($513,849)
- Trade balance: $366,138 trade deficit
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#22. Salt; sulfur; earth & stone; lime & cement plaster
- Exports: $13.9 million (0.5% of exports)
- Countries export most to: Canada ($13.9 million), Bermuda ($2,868)
- Imports: $57.5 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($26.8 million), Canada ($23.0 million), Chile ($3.9 million)
- Trade balance: $43.6 million trade deficit
- Countries export most to: Canada ($13.9 million), Bermuda ($2,868)
- Imports: $57.5 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($26.8 million), Canada ($23.0 million), Chile ($3.9 million)
- Trade balance: $43.6 million trade deficit
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#21. Live animals
- Exports: $14.6 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($5.0 million), China ($1.5 million), Korea, South ($1.3 million)
- Imports: $687,929 (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($513,143), United Kingdom ($85,948), Germany ($82,429)
- Trade balance: $13.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($5.0 million), China ($1.5 million), Korea, South ($1.3 million)
- Imports: $687,929 (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($513,143), United Kingdom ($85,948), Germany ($82,429)
- Trade balance: $13.9 million trade surplus
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#20. Edible preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans etc
- Exports: $18.8 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($17.0 million), Japan ($1.5 million), Thailand ($185,923)
- Imports: $9.9 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($5.7 million), Iceland ($3.2 million), Israel ($437,998)
- Trade balance: $8.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($17.0 million), Japan ($1.5 million), Thailand ($185,923)
- Imports: $9.9 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($5.7 million), Iceland ($3.2 million), Israel ($437,998)
- Trade balance: $8.9 million trade surplus
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#19. Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof
- Exports: $20.2 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($5.1 million), Korea, South ($3.8 million), United Arab Emirates ($2.5 million)
- Imports: $18.0 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($7.2 million), Finland ($4.4 million), Norway ($3.0 million)
- Trade balance: $2.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($5.1 million), Korea, South ($3.8 million), United Arab Emirates ($2.5 million)
- Imports: $18.0 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($7.2 million), Finland ($4.4 million), Norway ($3.0 million)
- Trade balance: $2.1 million trade surplus
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#18. Prep vegetables, fruit, nuts or other plant parts
- Exports: $20.3 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($12.0 million), Mexico ($3.4 million), Australia ($2.2 million)
- Imports: $28.2 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($27.8 million), Vietnam ($263,415), Tunisia ($30,605)
- Trade balance: $7.9 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($12.0 million), Mexico ($3.4 million), Australia ($2.2 million)
- Imports: $28.2 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($27.8 million), Vietnam ($263,415), Tunisia ($30,605)
- Trade balance: $7.9 million trade deficit
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#17. Iron and steel
- Exports: $24.7 million (0.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($14.2 million), Turkey ($8.7 million), Croatia ($1.2 million)
- Imports: $10.4 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($5.7 million), Austria ($1.3 million), Taiwan ($1.0 million)
- Trade balance: $14.3 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($14.2 million), Turkey ($8.7 million), Croatia ($1.2 million)
- Imports: $10.4 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($5.7 million), Austria ($1.3 million), Taiwan ($1.0 million)
- Trade balance: $14.3 million trade surplus
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#16. Pharmaceutical products
- Exports: $38.2 million (1.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($9.1 million), Canada ($3.0 million), China ($2.4 million)
- Imports: $14.4 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Austria ($5.9 million), Ireland ($4.1 million), China ($1.8 million)
- Trade balance: $23.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($9.1 million), Canada ($3.0 million), China ($2.4 million)
- Imports: $14.4 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Austria ($5.9 million), Ireland ($4.1 million), China ($1.8 million)
- Trade balance: $23.7 million trade surplus
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#15. Edible fruit & nuts; citrus fruit or melon peel
- Exports: $44.1 million (1.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($39.4 million), Korea, South ($3.8 million), Chile ($590,625)
- Imports: $41.9 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($34.7 million), Chile ($4.6 million), Mexico ($1.1 million)
- Trade balance: $2.2 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($39.4 million), Korea, South ($3.8 million), Chile ($590,625)
- Imports: $41.9 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($34.7 million), Chile ($4.6 million), Mexico ($1.1 million)
- Trade balance: $2.2 million trade surplus
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#14. Vehicles, except railway or tramway, and parts etc
- Exports: $45.7 million (1.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($35.8 million), Mexico ($3.0 million), Nigeria ($1.6 million)
- Imports: $74.7 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($46.1 million), Mexico ($15.1 million), China ($3.2 million)
- Trade balance: $29.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($35.8 million), Mexico ($3.0 million), Nigeria ($1.6 million)
- Imports: $74.7 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($46.1 million), Mexico ($15.1 million), China ($3.2 million)
- Trade balance: $29.0 million trade deficit
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#13. Plastics and articles thereof
- Exports: $53.6 million (2.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($14.3 million), Finland ($9.2 million), Mexico ($5.3 million)
- Imports: $109.1 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($72.3 million), China ($12.1 million), Germany ($9.5 million)
- Trade balance: $55.5 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($14.3 million), Finland ($9.2 million), Mexico ($5.3 million)
- Imports: $109.1 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($72.3 million), China ($12.1 million), Germany ($9.5 million)
- Trade balance: $55.5 million trade deficit
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#12. Lac; gums, resins & other vegetable sap & extract
- Exports: $54.2 million (2.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($10.4 million), China ($8.3 million), Thailand ($5.8 million)
- Imports: $15.1 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Philippines ($9.3 million), China ($1.5 million), Germany ($1.4 million)
- Trade balance: $39.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($10.4 million), China ($8.3 million), Thailand ($5.8 million)
- Imports: $15.1 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Philippines ($9.3 million), China ($1.5 million), Germany ($1.4 million)
- Trade balance: $39.1 million trade surplus
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#11. Miscellaneous chemical products
- Exports: $73.5 million (2.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Singapore ($16.8 million), Netherlands ($12.6 million), China ($10.2 million)
- Imports: $19.9 million (1.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($10.5 million), Japan ($2.0 million), Denmark ($1.3 million)
- Trade balance: $53.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Singapore ($16.8 million), Netherlands ($12.6 million), China ($10.2 million)
- Imports: $19.9 million (1.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($10.5 million), Japan ($2.0 million), Denmark ($1.3 million)
- Trade balance: $53.5 million trade surplus
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#10. Optic, photo etc, medic or surgical instrments etc
- Exports: $74.9 million (2.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($34.9 million), Canada ($13.6 million), Korea, South ($4.2 million)
- Imports: $78.0 million (1.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($19.9 million), United Kingdom ($17.1 million), Hungary ($14.7 million)
- Trade balance: $3.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($34.9 million), Canada ($13.6 million), Korea, South ($4.2 million)
- Imports: $78.0 million (1.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($19.9 million), United Kingdom ($17.1 million), Hungary ($14.7 million)
- Trade balance: $3.1 million trade deficit
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#9. Special classification provisions, nesoi
- Exports: $84.7 million (3.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Germany ($18.8 million), Belgium ($12.8 million), New Zealand ($6.7 million)
- Imports: $324.0 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($108.8 million), Singapore ($41.6 million), United Kingdom ($32.3 million)
- Trade balance: $239.3 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Germany ($18.8 million), Belgium ($12.8 million), New Zealand ($6.7 million)
- Imports: $324.0 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($108.8 million), Singapore ($41.6 million), United Kingdom ($32.3 million)
- Trade balance: $239.3 million trade deficit
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#8. Wood pulp etc; recovd (waste & scrap) ppr & pprbd
- Exports: $137.5 million (5.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Italy ($55.9 million), China ($42.5 million), Canada ($20.1 million)
- Imports: $213.2 million (3.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($213.2 million), Norway ($13,140), France ($4,275)
- Trade balance: $75.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Italy ($55.9 million), China ($42.5 million), Canada ($20.1 million)
- Imports: $213.2 million (3.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($213.2 million), Norway ($13,140), France ($4,275)
- Trade balance: $75.7 million trade deficit
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#7. Mineral fuel, oil etc.; bitumin subst; mineral wax
- Exports: $172.5 million (6.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($172.5 million), Iceland ($16,405), Australia ($3,060)
- Imports: $1.4 billion (3.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.3 billion), Colombia ($48.9 million), Netherlands ($36.6 million)
- Trade balance: $1.3 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($172.5 million), Iceland ($16,405), Australia ($3,060)
- Imports: $1.4 billion (3.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.3 billion), Colombia ($48.9 million), Netherlands ($36.6 million)
- Trade balance: $1.3 billion trade deficit
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#6. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts
- Exports: $175.1 million (6.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($67.8 million), Thailand ($17.5 million), Taiwan ($13.7 million)
- Imports: $364.8 million (3.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($106.2 million), Germany ($94.9 million), Italy ($32.2 million)
- Trade balance: $189.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($67.8 million), Thailand ($17.5 million), Taiwan ($13.7 million)
- Imports: $364.8 million (3.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($106.2 million), Germany ($94.9 million), Italy ($32.2 million)
- Trade balance: $189.7 million trade deficit
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#5. Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal
- Exports: $186.2 million (6.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($169.7 million), Dominican Republic ($10.4 million), China ($3.4 million)
- Imports: $153.8 million (4.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($145.1 million), China ($2.2 million), Brazil ($1.6 million)
- Trade balance: $32.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($169.7 million), Dominican Republic ($10.4 million), China ($3.4 million)
- Imports: $153.8 million (4.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($145.1 million), China ($2.2 million), Brazil ($1.6 million)
- Trade balance: $32.4 million trade surplus
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#4. Paper & paperboard & articles (inc papr pulp artl)
- Exports: $192.5 million (7.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($151.3 million), Mexico ($12.1 million), United Kingdom ($9.3 million)
- Imports: $109.1 million (4.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($100.0 million), Denmark ($3.2 million), Sweden ($2.1 million)
- Trade balance: $83.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($151.3 million), Mexico ($12.1 million), United Kingdom ($9.3 million)
- Imports: $109.1 million (4.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($100.0 million), Denmark ($3.2 million), Sweden ($2.1 million)
- Trade balance: $83.4 million trade surplus
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#3. Electric machinery etc; sound equip; tv equip; pts
- Exports: $265.5 million (9.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Malaysia ($106.1 million), Philippines ($34.0 million), Taiwan ($29.9 million)
- Imports: $78.7 million (5.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($13.7 million), Canada ($12.8 million), India ($11.3 million)
- Trade balance: $186.8 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Malaysia ($106.1 million), Philippines ($34.0 million), Taiwan ($29.9 million)
- Imports: $78.7 million (5.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($13.7 million), Canada ($12.8 million), India ($11.3 million)
- Trade balance: $186.8 million trade surplus
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#2. Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
- Exports: $293.7 million (10.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($153.1 million), United Kingdom ($17.5 million), Japan ($17.1 million)
- Imports: $46.3 million (6.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($32.6 million), Canada ($7.9 million), Italy ($2.3 million)
- Trade balance: $247.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($153.1 million), United Kingdom ($17.5 million), Japan ($17.1 million)
- Imports: $46.3 million (6.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($32.6 million), Canada ($7.9 million), Italy ($2.3 million)
- Trade balance: $247.4 million trade surplus
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#1. Fish, crustaceans & aquatic invertebrates
- Exports: $516.9 million (19.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($377.3 million), Hong Kong ($46.6 million), China ($27.6 million)
- Imports: $269.0 million (11.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($251.6 million), Norway ($5.8 million), Chile ($3.2 million)
- Trade balance: $247.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($377.3 million), Hong Kong ($46.6 million), China ($27.6 million)
- Imports: $269.0 million (11.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($251.6 million), Norway ($5.8 million), Chile ($3.2 million)
- Trade balance: $247.9 million trade surplus
